Radford University
Highlander HOPE
Healing. Outreach. Prevention. Empowerment.
Students should not have to choose between their education and their recovery. We're
here to provide support so they do not have to.
About Highlander HOPE
The office of Substance and Violence Education Support services (SAVES) houses Highlander HOPE (formerly known as the Collegiate Recovery Community) at Radford University, as part of the Division of Student Affairs. Our mission is to provide a safe, comfortable environment for students in recovery and those that consider themselves allies to individuals in recovery to strive academically, attend to their emotional and physical well-being with trained professionals, and connect socially with other students in recovery and allies to students in recovery.
We hold group-counseling sessions and SMART Recovery meetings through the SAVES office, which all are welcome to attend. We also have a recovery lounge in Heth Hall 243!
Join us as we create a safe space and thriving community for students in recovery at Radford University.
Highlander HOPE Fall 2024 Groups
We offer a variety of peer-led and clinical groups for students in recovery. See below for more details!
Exploring Wellness with Ash Hough, LPC, CSAC
Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m.
Fridays, 2-4 p.m.
Davis Hall 008
This group was established to help hold each other accountable to be the best we can be. We all have the capacity to free ourselves, come explore and have support on your journey!
If you are interested in attending this group, all you need to do is drop by SAVES in Davis Hall 008 shortly before the group's start time to check-in. For questions, contact SAVES at 540-831-5709 or saves@radford.edu.
Peer-Led Recovery Groups with Reed Yearwood, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Do you want to meet like-minded individuals in recovery and get help and support on your own journey? We've got you!
See below for the different meeting times and locations. If you're interested in joining one of these drop-in groups, all you have to do is show up at the scheduled time. No pre-appointment paperwork or registration required.
| Weekday | Time | Location |
| Mondays | 2-4 p.m. | Recovery Lounge (Heth 243) |
| Wednesdays | 2-4 p.m. | Recovery Lounge (Heth 243) |
| Thursdays | 4-6 p.m. | Recovery Lounge (Heth 243) |
Questions? Contact SAVES at 540-831-5709 or saves@radford.edu.